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#Welcome to r/woodworking
Check out the [Frequently Asked Questions](http://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/wiki/index) which includes answers to common questions and links to other resources

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#Content Philosophy
We prioritize content which benefits the **community** (your projects, plans, how-to's, experience sharing, discussions) over that which primarily benefits the **individual** (FAQ's, "Does anyone else...", rants). Excellent resources for basic questions: our [wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/wiki/index) and [this Google search](https://www.google.com/search?q=your+question+site%3Areddit.com%2Fr%2Fwoodworking).

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#[Rules](https://reddit.com/r/woodworking/about/rules/)

[The subreddit rules are listed here.](https://reddit.com/r/woodworking/about/rules/) Please familiarize yourself with them before posting or commenting.

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#Filter Posts 
[Project Submission](https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3AProject%2BSubmission)

[Power Tools](https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3APower%2BTools)

[Hand Tools](https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3AHand%2BTools)

[Techniques/Plans](https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3ATechniques%2FPlans)

[Finishing](https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3AFinishing)

[Repair](https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3ARepair)

[Wood ID](https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3AWood%2BID)

[Tool/Hardware ID](https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3ATool%2FHardware%2BID)

[Shop Tour/Layout](https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3AShop%2BTour%2FLayout)

[Safety](https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3Safety)

[General Discussion](https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3AGeneral%2BDiscussion)

[Lumber/Tool Haul](https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3ALumber%2FTool%2BHaul)

[Nature's Beauty](https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3ANature%27s%2BBeauty)

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#Support r\/woodworking users!

* [Businesses here ››](https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/wiki/local/)
* [Content Creators/Channels here ››](https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/wiki/local/)

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#Best Posts of March 2024

Title | Author | Flair | Votes
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[PSA - Don't leave staining rags in a pile on a table overnight](https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1ay7usc/psa_dont_leave_staining_rags_in_a_pile_on_a_table/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) | Richper413 | General Discussion | 5.6k
[Thanks Grandpa](https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1bc4qvl/thanks_grandpa/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) | spaced-m0use | Hand Tools | 3.2k
[We now have a fancy bathroom door](https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1bioday/we_now_have_a_fancy_bathroom_door/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) | TheREALShaniaTwain69 | Project Submission | 4.5k
[Last workbench built](https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1azt9es/last_workbench_built/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) | mgm-woodworks | General Discussion | 1.8k


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#Best of Woodworking: How-To Posts

Title | Author
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[How to Buy Wood](https://reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1g06dr/comment/cafhq71/) | jakkarth
[Wood Finishing Basics](https://reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1k8c18/comment/cbmfsh8/) | joelav
[Proper breadboard construction](https://redd.it/1v151g) | shazapple

<div class="md"><hr/>

<h1>Welcome to <a href="/r/woodworking">r/woodworking</a></h1>

<p>Check out the <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/wiki/index">Frequently Asked Questions</a> which includes answers to common questions and links to other resources</p>

<hr/>

<h1>Content Philosophy</h1>

<p>We prioritize content which benefits the <strong>community</strong> (your projects, plans, how-to&#39;s, experience sharing, discussions) over that which primarily benefits the <strong>individual</strong> (FAQ&#39;s, &quot;Does anyone else...&quot;, rants). Excellent resources for basic questions: our <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/wiki/index">wiki</a> and <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=your+question+site%3Areddit.com%2Fr%2Fwoodworking">this Google search</a>.</p>

<hr/>

<h1><a href="https://reddit.com/r/woodworking/about/rules/">Rules</a></h1>

<p><a href="https://reddit.com/r/woodworking/about/rules/">The subreddit rules are listed here.</a> Please familiarize yourself with them before posting or commenting.</p>

<hr/>

<h1>Filter Posts</h1>

<p><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;q=flair%3AProject%2BSubmission">Project Submission</a></p>

<p><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;q=flair%3APower%2BTools">Power Tools</a></p>

<p><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;q=flair%3AHand%2BTools">Hand Tools</a></p>

<p><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;q=flair%3ATechniques%2FPlans">Techniques/Plans</a></p>

<p><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;q=flair%3AFinishing">Finishing</a></p>

<p><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;q=flair%3ARepair">Repair</a></p>

<p><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;q=flair%3AWood%2BID">Wood ID</a></p>

<p><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;q=flair%3ATool%2FHardware%2BID">Tool/Hardware ID</a></p>

<p><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;q=flair%3AShop%2BTour%2FLayout">Shop Tour/Layout</a></p>

<p><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;q=flair%3Safety">Safety</a></p>

<p><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;q=flair%3AGeneral%2BDiscussion">General Discussion</a></p>

<p><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;q=flair%3ALumber%2FTool%2BHaul">Lumber/Tool Haul</a></p>

<p><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/woodworking/search?sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;q=flair%3ANature%27s%2BBeauty">Nature&#39;s Beauty</a></p>

<hr/>

<h1>Support r/woodworking users!</h1>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/wiki/local/">Businesses here ››</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/wiki/local/">Content Creators/Channels here ››</a></li>
</ul>

<hr/>

<h1>Best Posts of March 2024</h1>

<table><thead>
<tr>
<th>Title</th>
<th>Author</th>
<th>Flair</th>
<th>Votes</th>
</tr>
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<td><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1ay7usc/psa_dont_leave_staining_rags_in_a_pile_on_a_table/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button">PSA - Don&#39;t leave staining rags in a pile on a table overnight</a></td>
<td>Richper413</td>
<td>General Discussion</td>
<td>5.6k</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1bc4qvl/thanks_grandpa/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button">Thanks Grandpa</a></td>
<td>spaced-m0use</td>
<td>Hand Tools</td>
<td>3.2k</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1bioday/we_now_have_a_fancy_bathroom_door/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button">We now have a fancy bathroom door</a></td>
<td>TheREALShaniaTwain69</td>
<td>Project Submission</td>
<td>4.5k</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1azt9es/last_workbench_built/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button">Last workbench built</a></td>
<td>mgm-woodworks</td>
<td>General Discussion</td>
<td>1.8k</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>

<hr/>

<h1>Best of Woodworking: How-To Posts</h1>

<table><thead>
<tr>
<th>Title</th>
<th>Author</th>
</tr>
</thead><tbody>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1g06dr/comment/cafhq71/">How to Buy Wood</a></td>
<td>jakkarth</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1k8c18/comment/cbmfsh8/">Wood Finishing Basics</a></td>
<td>joelav</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://redd.it/1v151g">Proper breadboard construction</a></td>
<td>shazapple</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>

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Woodworking is your worldwide home for discussion of all things woodworking, carpentry, fine furniture, power tools, hand tools, and just about anything else about making - anything - from trees!

<div class="md"><p>Woodworking is your worldwide home for discussion of all things woodworking, carpentry, fine furniture, power tools, hand tools, and just about anything else about making - anything - from trees!</p>
</div>

###BEFORE ASKING A QUESTION, DID YOU READ OUR WIKI?

###Our [Wiki](http://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/wiki/index)  includes answers to common questions (e.g. "How do I start?") and links to many valuable resources.

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###RULES FOR POSTING
/r/woodworking is a forum that encourages the respectful exchange of woodworking knowledge and projects. Before posting check that your content doesn't violate the rules below. go to https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/about/rules/ for a detailed explanation of the rules.

1. Don't be rude. Zero tolerance for sexism and crude innuendo.

2. Project posts are OC (Original Content) only.

3. No blog or video channel spam.

4. No reposts.

5. No viral content.

6. No rehosted/freebooted content.

7. No memes, image macros, reaction gifs/videos, etc.

8. No overt self-promotion.

9. No top-level wood ID, low effort, or price queries.

10. Use a proper descriptive title.

<div class="md"><h3>BEFORE ASKING A QUESTION, DID YOU READ OUR WIKI?</h3>

<h3>Our <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/wiki/index">Wiki</a>  includes answers to common questions (e.g. &quot;How do I start?&quot;) and links to many valuable resources.</h3>

<hr/>

<h3>RULES FOR POSTING</h3>

<p><a href="/r/woodworking">/r/woodworking</a> is a forum that encourages the respectful exchange of woodworking knowledge and projects. Before posting check that your content doesn&#39;t violate the rules below. go to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/about/rules/">https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/about/rules/</a> for a detailed explanation of the rules.</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Don&#39;t be rude. Zero tolerance for sexism and crude innuendo.</p></li>
<li><p>Project posts are OC (Original Content) only.</p></li>
<li><p>No blog or video channel spam.</p></li>
<li><p>No reposts.</p></li>
<li><p>No viral content.</p></li>
<li><p>No rehosted/freebooted content.</p></li>
<li><p>No memes, image macros, reaction gifs/videos, etc.</p></li>
<li><p>No overt self-promotion.</p></li>
<li><p>No top-level wood ID, low effort, or price queries.</p></li>
<li><p>Use a proper descriptive title.</p></li>
</ol>
</div>

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